AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15198, 19 April 1917, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

THE GRAND. ''PEG O' THE RING" TO-NIGHT. Picturegoers will remember Jean Hathawav as the villainess, Gene Darnell, in the famous "Master Key" serial. She displayed in that greai photoplay remarkable talent, sustaining to the end her difficult part—difficult for her, for Jean [Jathaway in real life is anything but a "villainess," _ as all her associates at Universal City will testify. In "Peg o' the Ring" Jean Hathaway plays the role cf a mercenary and heartless woman, a grasping counterfeiter, whose one redeeming feature is her affection for her son, Hugo. The serial, "Peg o' the Ring," contains, moreover, some 'xeellent circus turns, such well-known artists as Mull and Aldo, Kid Kunnard and Abe Aaaronson, and many others contributing to the interest and fascination of the picture. Trapeze artistes, equestriennes, tight-rope walkers, acrobats, and clowns—all are here—for this is a "circus serial" indeed. There are some great fighting scenes, too, and Hugo Lotibeque again displays his great skill and strength as a fighter against dreadful odds. There are thrills, as. for instance, when Hugo risks his life by springing from one train to another in order to get at Peg to help her- There are many other hair-raising adventures in this great photoplay. The circus makes known the startling exploits of other countries, or originates new sensations to make the eyes sparkle and the nerves tingle; it exhibits hundreds of superb horses—the pick of the world's most famous stables—and it brings to the doors of the public strange odd and curious animals from every spot on earth. The Trans-Atlantic gives to the motion picture-going public as its next serial offering a circus story. In the midst of the glittering galaxy of circus stars a story lias been woven, which, while retaining the wonderful kaleidoscopic background of the circus, yet keeps the spectator on edge with suspense. In tqe first part we are introduced to a charming performer, known as Peg o' the Ring, protege of Flip, an old-time circus clown who has seen almost his allotted three-score years and ten in the circus ring, mak.ng people laugh. The supporting pictures include two big stars. Marie Temuest, the latest importation of J. C. Williamson, who opened in Sydney on Easter Monday night, appears in "Mrs Plum's Pudding." "The Daughter of MacGregor'.' is by the Famous Players Co. This programme will run three hours, and commences sharp at 7 p.m. Patrons are advised to be seated early. On Saturday, two matinees will be ffiven, the first starting at 11 a.m. till 2 p.m., the second from 2 p.m. till 5 p.m. Y.M.C.A. PHYSICAL DEPABTMENT. A well-attended meeting of ladies was held at the Y.M.C.A. Buildings last evening, when it was decided to form a young ladies' gymnasium class. This has been rendered possible by the offer of Mr Galloway to take the position of honorary instructor. The proceedings were most enthusiastic, and a strong class is already assured. Miss Holloway was elected class secretary, pro tern, and the matter of captain was deferred until the first meeting of the class. The fee was fixed at 10s 6d for the term to extend over the whole of the winter months, and the class will meet every Tuesday at the buildings, at 7.30 p.m. All wishing to join are requested to hand in their names not later than 30th inst., and all intending members are requested to attend the first practice next Tuesday. Further particulars as to costume, etc., may be obtained from the secretary.

CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. The Women's Christian Temperance Union are holding a special meeting on Friday, 20th inet. The speaker will be Mrs Napier, of Edinburgh, Scotland, who will speak on temperance and all reform work. She has been a worker in Edinburgh for 14 years, and previous to that a temperance advocate in New Zealand. She is a fluent speaker, and all women are heartily invited to attend. GARRISON BAND CONCERT. The Garrison Band will giye their promised open-air concert in the Virginia Lake Rotunda, St. John's Hill, on Sunday afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. The programme will be a& usual an excellent one, while tie continued successes achieved by the band are sufficient to ensure a musical performance of more than ordinary merit.